SAINT KATHERINE'S, PARMOOR

'This historic house stands in 12 acres of grounds in an area of great scenic beauty and abundant wildlife. The rural tranquillity of the Chilterns, combined with a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, make St. Katharine's an ideal destination for groups and individuals, for both residential or day visits. The house is run by the Sue Ryder Prayer Fellowship, an independent registered charity whose aim is to provide a facility that is ecumenical and non-denominational. The house is open to people of all faiths or of none. When the house was given to Lady Ryder of Warsaw by the nuns of the Anglican order of St. Katharine of Alexandria, she determined to make it a ‘powerhouse of prayer', a place where people from all walks of life could come to find peace and renewed energy to face the challenges of life.'I am honoured to be able to have an exhibtion of some of my art in the main entrance hall. These paintings are for sale and a significant proportion of the proceeds goes to the Sue Ryder Foundation.

Delicious food, catering for all dietary and ethnic requirements, is prepared by our professional catering staff. The panelled dining room seats up to 60 people, but larger numbers can be accommodated in the former banqueting.Up to 24 can be accommodated in St. Katharine's and a further 12 in St. Joseph's, an annexe situated adjacent to the main house. There are a mixture of twin and single rooms, many with full or partial en-suite facilities. Extra beds can also be provided for family rooms.Phone: +44 (0)1494 881037Fax: +44 (0)1494 881037E-mail: office@srpf.org.ukSRPF St. Katharine's Parmoor Frieth Henley-on-Thames RG9 6NN

The Cedar Tree

The estate was in possession of the Knights Templar originally (says Langley). It was probably surrounded by wild open moorland country. The magnificent cedar tree in the grounds was reputedly grown from a seed collected from the Lebanon during the Crusades. Subsequently the property was owned by the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, to whom the Advowson certainly belonged in the reign of Henry VI. At that time it possessed a ‘messuage and a parcel of land'.

It is a huge tree and if you look very closely you will see me resting against it.

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